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2021 Wethepeople Nova - Beginner BMX Bike
The 2021 Wethepeople Nova is built as a bike to help new riders get comfortable in the sport. It has geometry like the pros with beginner level quality. This keeps it at a low price point so people can afford it. The color options are sick and the two toptube size choices help you get a perfect size.
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✅ - Under $500
✅ - Beginner Level Bike
✅ - Light Weight
FRAME MATERIAL: 1020 hi-ten |
WHEEL SIZE: 20″ |
TOP TUBE LENGTH: 20” or 20.5” |
CHAIN STAY LENGTH: 12.75″ |
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 75° |
SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 71.5° |
FORKS: SALT “AM 20” fork, 1020 hi-ten , 4130 crmo steerer, 26mm offset |
BARS: SALT “NOVA” bar, 1020 hi-ten |
STEM: SALT “PRO” front loading stem, 50mm reach |
HEADSET: SALT “PRO” int. headset, sealed bearing |
BRAKE MOUNTS: Welded |
BRAKES: SALTPLUS “GEO XL” alloy u-brake-rear |
FRONT HUB: SALT ”NOVA” alloy hub, loose ball 3/8″s axle, 36h |
FRONT RIM: SALT “BEAM” rim, single wall, 36h |
REAR HUB: SALT “NOVA” cassette hub, semi sealed, 9t, 14mm axle, 36h |
REAR RIM: SALT “BEAM” rim, single wall, 36h |
TYRES: SALT “TRACER” tires 2.35″ front & rear |
SPROCKET: SALT “GATEWAY” steel 25t sprocket |
CRANKS: SALT “ROOKIE” tubular 3pc crank crmo 165mm, 8 Spline |
BB: SALT “MID” 19mm, press fit, sealed bearing |
PEDALS: ÉCLAT “Slash” nylon/fiberglass pedals |
SEAT: WETHEPEOPLE “NOVA” mid padded combo seat |
GEARING: 25/9 |
WEIGHT: 11.92kg / 26.29lbs |
The 20″ is good for smaller riders who are just looking to make the jump from 18″ to 20″.
The 20.5″ is perfect for riders who are 5’3 to 6′
Getting a top tube that is taller than suggested will make the bike feel more controlled and less responsive
Getting a top tube size that is smaller than normal will make the bike feel a lot more snappy and responsive.
This is a short chainstay.
A long chain stay will make the bike feel controlled.
A short chain stay makes the bike feel twitchy. Spins will be easy, but airing and jumping might feel hard to control.
A long chain stay will make the bike feel really controlled. Spins will feel sluggish, but manuals and air tricks will feel nice because it will be more stable.
Steep head tube angles make the bike “snappy” meaning more responsive to fast turns.
A less steep head tube gives you more control.
This is a medium standover.
A medium standover will balance controlled and responsive feelings. Giving you the perfect amount of seat to pinch when trying barspins.
Still Unsure? Read my in-depth review of this bike here
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